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What’s on celebrity chef Tyler Florence’s menu these days? It’s not a new signature entree, but a brand new home.

Florence has a new kitchen to cook in after scooping up this paneled trophy in Corte Madera, CA. The Food Network star paid $2.375 million for the five-acre residence in Chapman Park in late February—the same day he sold his country-style home in Mill Valley, CA.

Known as the “Villa Madera Estate,” the property has seven bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half baths. Steeped in rustic Bay Area charm, the 6,300-square-foot floor plan features preserved period details and original qualities of the 1909 build. Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams add volume to handsome interiors featuring paned glass windows, custom wood bookcases and rough-hewn flooring.

As one might imagine, the estate boasts a kitchen worthy of celebrity chef status. Other highlights include a great room with wood paneling and a giant brick fireplace, a large master suite and an outdoor entertainment area with a swimming pool and rolling green lawns.

Florence’s new home originally came to market in November 2013 for $2.75 million and listed publicly for $2.485 million in February. As for his old home, the designer cottage found alongside Old Mill Creek, he got close to his original ask. Records show the 2,523-square-foot house closed for $1.955 million—$40,000 shy of Florence’s list price when it hit the market in December.

Peter Pickrel of Coldwell Banker was the listing agent. Tracy Mclaughlin of Pacific Union International represented Florence in the sale.

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